Science History Podcast

Frank A. von Hippel

Booking Overview

A monthly science-history interview show featuring external guests who are distinguished scientists, science writers, astronauts, and science-policy leaders discussing major developments and turning points in science. Credible pitches include authors of significant science-history books, researchers with notable discoveries, senior scientific officials, and experts with firsthand experience of landmark programs; booking difficulty is high because recent guests have substantial public or institutional prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

frankvonhippel@gmail.com

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Host

Frank A. von Hippel - Frank A. von Hippel hosts monthly discussions about important moments, people, and developments in the history of science.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Established scientists, science writers, astronauts, and science-policy leaders with recognized expertise, major institutional roles, firsthand experience of important scientific events, or a substantial published book related to the discussion.

Required Achievements:

Authorship of significant or bestselling science books, Senior leadership in major scientific, governmental, or international institutions, Notable research contributions or recognized scientific expertise, Firsthand participation in landmark scientific or space programs

Recent Guest Discussions

Leroy Chiao - The Cold War Space Race, Human Spaceflight, NASA Missions, And International Cooperation In Space.

Dava Sobel - Marie Curie's Scientific Legacy, Radioactivity, And The History Of Women In Science.

John Holdren - The History Of The Pugwash Conferences, Nuclear Disarmament, And Science Policy.

Sarah Alam Malik - The History Of Astronomy And Major Developments In Cosmology And Fundamental Physics.

Tracey Woodruff - Chemical Exposures During Pregnancy, Child Development, Environmental Health, And The Evolution Of Related Public Policy.

Recent Topics

Science, History Of Science, Space Exploration, Nuclear Disarmament, Environmental Health

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Science History Podcast

Episode 106. The Space Race: Leroy Chiao

September 10, 2026

Those of us who grew up during the Cold War were keenly aware of the space race between the US and USSR. With us to relive the victories and tragedies of the space race is Leroy Chiao. Leroy is a former NASA astronaut and International Space Station commander. A veteran of four space missions, Leroy most recently served as Commander and NASA Science Officer of Expedition 10 aboard the International Space Station. He logged 229 days in space - over 36 hours of which were spent in spacewalks. L...

Episode 105. Curie's Elements: Dava Sobel

August 10, 2026

Marie Curie was one of the most remarkable scientists in history. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win two, and the only person ever to earn Nobel awards in separate fields of science. Today we explore the life and legacy of Marie Curie with the science writer Dava Sobel. Dava is the author of prominent and best-selling science history books, including Longitude, Galileo's Daughter, The Planets, A More Perfect Heaven, and The Glass Universe. Today's conversati...

Episode 104. Pugwash: John Holdren

July 11, 2026

On July 9, 1955, mathematician and philosopher Bertrand Russell announced the Russell-Einstein manifesto, which warned the world of the dangers posed by nuclear weapons. The 11 signatories included Albert Einstein, who signed it just before his death. Physicist Joseph Rotblat stated that the manifesto was "the last message from the man who was the symbol of the great heights the human intellect can reach, imploring us not to let all this be destroyed by human folly." Russell and Rotblat then ...

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